Lighting Legislation

By Line:

Jennifer Pinto

FederalBill H.R.1547Bans the sale of inefficient bulbs (<60 lumens per watt by 2012; <90 by 2016; <120 by 2020) and demands a plan of action for encouraging the use of more eco-friendly light sources; introduced March 2007.

AlaskaBill H219Inhibits the sale of light bulbs producing less than 40 lumens per watt for home or office use by July 2008; noncompliant product must be labeled as such; introduced in 2007.

ArkansasBill H1514Mandates the establishment of a limit on the amount of mercury in lighting products being discarded in a landfill; introduced in 2007.

CaliforniaBill A722Prohibits the sale of most incandescent bulbs in California by 2012; introduced February 2007.

Bill A1109Launches the California Lighting Efficiency and Toxics Reduction Act, which calls for a schedule for reducing levels of mercury and lead in bulbs sold in California and providing a system for the collection and recycling of the toxin-wielding products; introduced February 2007.

Bill S899Forbids the use of toxic packaging materials; introduced February 2007.

ConnecticutH1432Prevents the sale of most incandescent bulbs in Connecticut within 210 days of the bill becoming law and imposes a $100 fine; introduced January 2007.